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All Motor Transport articles in 2022 – Page 46
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ArticleArrowXL returns to profit aided by shift to e-commerce during pandemic
Two-person delivery and installation specialist ArrowXL has returned to the black after two years of losses, boosted by soaring online demand for garden, home office and gym equipment and a major shift to e-commerce during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns.Reporting its results for the 53-week period to 30 June 2021, the ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz Trucks to unveil the eActros LongHaul electric truck in September
Mercedes Benz Trucks is set to unveil a concept prototype of its 40-tonne battery-electric eActros LongHaul truck at this year’s IAA Transportation in September in Hanover, Germany.Ahead of its debut at the show the OEM has released its first teaser images of the eActros LongHaul concept prototype and announced further ...
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ArticleStotts Group buys Parker Transport (SW) to expand its presence in the South West
Stotts Group, which owns Willmotts Transport and S&B Transport Services, has boosted its presence in the South West of England with the acquisition of Somerset-based Parker Transport (SW).The acquisition adds two new sites to its existing eight locations and expands its total fleet to around 160 trucks and 170 trailers.Parker ...
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ArticleCarrier Transicold invests in UK service training academy and new spare parts warehouse
Carrier Transicold has invested in a new specialist training academy and urgent request spare parts warehouse for its partners, to help reduce customers’ vehicle downtime.The Manchester facility holds vehicle off-road parts and is supported by overnight deliveries from Carrier Transicold’s European warehouse in the Netherlands when required.The warehouse also holds ...
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ArticleChancerygate gets go-ahead to build major Grade A logistics park in Essex
Developer Chancerygate has been granted planning permission to develop a major Grade A urban logistics and industrial space in Witham, Essex.The company said the new 58,000sq ft scheme will meet growing demand in the region for Grade A logistics sites.Dubbed Freebournes Park, the speculative development will comprise ten units ranging ...
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ArticleFlannery Plant Hire boosts fleet safety with automatic brake system
Flannery Plant Hire has appointed Blackburn-based Vision Techniques to install an automatic braking system to the business' 50-strong fleet of HGV low loaders.Established in 1972, Flannery Plant Hire operates across the UK and provides over 3,500 units of plant to its customers via its fleet of delivery vehicles. The company ...
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ArticleConsortium hails final-mile 5G trial of autonomous Terberg electric HGV a success
(Left to right) The 5G CAL project team with the tele ops system - Mike Potts, StreetDrone; Patrick Melia, Sunderland CIty Council; Paul Butler, NEAA; Martin Kendall, VantecThe trial of an autonomous Terberg electric HGV, designed for final-mile delivery, has been completed successfully, according to the consortium leading the project.The ...
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ArticleBrambles renews deal with European Food Banks Federation for three more years
Brambles, which supplies pallets across 60 countries via its CHEP brand, has agreed to renew its support of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) and its network for three more years.The renewal of the partnership will see Brambles continue to provide supply chain knowledge, training, and voluntary consultancy in safety, ...
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ArticlePanattoni in spec development of final two units at its Aylesford logistics park
Panattoni is set to speculatively develop the final two units at its logistics site Panattoni Park Aylesford, after agreeing pre-lets for the rest of the space.The two units at the former Aylesford Newsprint site measure 100,000sq ft and 130,000sq ft respectively and are expected to be completed in the fourth ...
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ArticleDX Group hires new auditor in last ditch attempt to remain trading on AIM
DX Group has entered an 11th hour battle to keep its shares listed on AIM after they were temporarily suspended from the trading platform in January this year, following the company’s failure to publish its annual audited results.The company has announced it has hired auditor PKF Littlejohn and will enter ...
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ArticleLaunch of major 200-acre New Stanton Park moves step closer
Verdant Regeneration has secured outline planning application for the redevelopment of the 200-acre New Stanton Park, near junction 25 of the M1, which the company says has the potential to deliver up to 4,000 jobs.Verdant Regeneration submitted an outline planning application in late 2021 for the redevelopment of part of ...
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ArticleCaddie Express joins Pall-Ex Group in expansion drive
Maidenhead-based logistics firm Caddie Express has become the latest shareholder member in Pall-Ex Group, joining both the Pall-Ex and Fortec networks in a move aimed at expanding its service offering.The Silver FORS accredited company, which is owned by Paul and Craig Hankin, offers international logistics and handling large and non-standard ...
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ArticleCulina adds another piece to the chilled jigsaw with Robert Burns buy
Culina Group has confirmed that Fowler Welch has completed the acquisition of Scottish temperature controlled haulier Robert Burns. Formed in 1984, Robert Burns turns over around £15m a year and runs temperature controlled operations in and out of Scotland with a fleet of 70 vehicles.Based in Broxburn to the west ...
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ArticleMAN tests pre-production electric trucks ready for 2024 delivery
MAN said it was on track for its heavy duty electric truck to roll off the production line in 2024 and it was now training staff in CO2-free technology.One year after establishing its eMobility Centre at its main plant in Munich, MAN has produced 20 prototypes of its eTruck, testing ...
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ArticleAbbey sticks with DAF for the New Generation
Abbey Logistics’ fleet replacement programme has resulted in seven New Generation DAF XFs being delivered to serve key food producers in the UK and Europe.The 450 FTP tractor units continue Abbey’s long-standing relationship with DAF and are also joined by four previous generation DAF XFs.Abbey MD Dave Patten said DAF ...
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Pickfords sees 2020/21 revenue grow by a fifth despite pandemic
Pickfords recovered from the initial impact of the pandemic last year, after revenues increased by almost a quarter.The UK’s largest removals firm reported turnover of £58.1m in the year ending 30 September 2021, up from £47.3m in 2020.Pre-tax profit more than doubled to £4.5m, compared to £2.1m the year before.In ...
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ArticleSame-day courier Cargo Worldwide (UK) goes into administration
East London-based haulage and freight forwarding firm Cargo Worldwide (UK) has entered administration.According to documents filed at Companies House, insolvency experts at KBL Advisory were appointed to the business on 7 June.The company describes itself as an international freight forwarder and road freight firm, which trades out of an operating ...
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ArticleStill time to book your free ticket to the brand-new Road Transport Expo bumper summer event!
There’s still time to get your free tickets to this summer’s exciting new trade show – the Road Transport Expo (RTX) – brought to you by the publisher of Motor Transport.Taking place from 30 June to 2 July at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, this three-day event brings together everything you need ...
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ArticlePalletways offers route into civilian working life for service leavers
From left: Warwick Trimble, UK network director, Paul Ince, managing director of The Pink Link, Neil Adams, regional general manager and Andy Jones, general manager for strategic member development at the British Forces Resettlement Services careers fairPalletways is offering ex-service personnel a fully-funded work placement programme to help them adapt ...
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ArticleMenzies pledges to go net zero by 2035
Menzies Distribution said it would forge ahead and become net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions 15 years ahead of the target date set under the Paris Agreement and in UK legislation.The deadline it has set itself means emissions it produces directly, such as in fuel usage (Scope 1) ...